Italy, Kingdom. Three Second War Fascist Arm Sleeve Shields United Republic of green glazed

green glazed

green and blue embroidery in the base of the crowns

two of the sides partially cut out to allow the fingers to slide the matchbox out of the cover once empty and to strike the match on the igniter strip

also including three unidentified Slovakian uniform insignia

obverse centre featuring an engraved Marianna’s portrait facing right

Italy, Kingdom. Three Second War Fascist Arm Sleeve Shields United Republic of green glazedA Second War 2nd CC. NN Division (Blackshirts) 28 Ottobre Sleeve Shield, in stamped, gilded aluminum and black lacquer, measures 52. 2 mm (w) x 71. 7 mm (h), three small holes for uniform attachment, loss of lacquer and gilt, a rare insignia in very fine condition. The division took part in the Italian invasion of Egypt and was destroyed during the Battle of Bardia in January 1941. A 1930s Anti Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield, in painted aluminum,